Nintendo The best-selling games on both the Switch and Switch 2 eShop in Japan have officially been revealed, with a pair of 2025's most popular releases leading the pack. 2025 has been a banner year for Nintendo as the developer not only welcomed the launch of several highly-anticipated games, but also its newest home console. Nintendo officially debuted the Switch 2 in June to great success, filling the successor to the already groundbreaking Nintendo Switch with cute games. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananaand much more.
Nintendo sees plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2025, with its new console hitting some impressive marks. The Switch 2 has boasted solid numbers in Japan and around the world since its June debut, with the Switch 2 selling over 6 million units worldwide in less than two months. Mario Kart World The Switch 2 also saw huge success as the flagship launch title, selling over 1 million physical copies in Japan within a month of its debut. now, Mario Kart World And the newest Pokemon The game is among Nintendo's biggest hitters in 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 has broken another record
The Nintendo Switch 2 broke another big record, marking a major milestone within the first month of the new gaming console's launch.
Nintendo reveals Japan's top-selling Switch and Switch 2 games
Nintendo has officially revealed the year's top 20 best-selling digital games in Japan for the Switch and Switch 2 eShops. Nintendo's new console saw the star of its launch take the crown Mario Kart World The Switch 2 topped the sales charts in Japan. The upper echelons of the Switch 2's sales chart were filled, along with the console's other staples Pokemon Legends: ZA Then in second place Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Banana. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment The Switch 2 also finished inside the top 10 in 7th place, while nearly half of the top 20 included Nintendo Switch 2 versions.
Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart World
- Pokemon Legends: ZA – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Kirby Air Riders
- Donkey Kong Banana
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remake
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
- Momotarou Densetsu 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- A Tale of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Street Fighter 6
- Rune Factory: Azuma's guardian
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
- Octopath Traveler 0
- Shine Post Become Your Idol
- Yakuza 0 director's cut
- Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
- Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon Legends: ZA
- Tamagotchi Plaza
- Minecraft
- Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remake
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Universal Classics
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Power Pro 2024-2025
- Center for Urban Mythbusting
- Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake
- Momotarou Densetsu 2 ~ Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru ~ Higashi Nihon-ken + Nishi Nihon-hen
- Story of the Season: Grand Bazaar
- Super Robot Wars Y Digital Ultimate Edition
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Splatoon 3
The Japanese Switch eShop also saw one of Nintendo's 2025 highlights top the list. Pokemon Legends: ZA occupying the first place in the console. The old Nintendo platform covers a lot of diversity in its top 20, just like the mainstays Minecraft, Super Mario Party Jamboreeand Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Staying in the top 10. Tamagotchi Plaza Performed well in Japan, taking second place despite not performing well outside their home territory. Square Enix's remake also made the top 5 in Japan Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remake Falling fourth on the Japanese Switch charts.
Nintendo's sales charts mix new releases with old favorites
The suite of games occupying the Switch and Switch 2's top-selling spots includes the expected names. Pokemon Legends: ZA Almost secured top marks with both its Switch and Switch 2 releases, only falling short of the mega-popular Mario Kart World On the new console. The Inazuma Eleven The franchise has generally been popular in its home region, finishing 8th and 5th in Switch and Switch 2 respectively. Nintendo's longtime staples also continue to hang around the top 20 charts, including the previously mentioned games. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Still keeping numbers.
Nintendo looks set to close out a stellar 2025 for the gaming juggernaut with an early 2026 arrival. Animal Crossing: New Horizons The life simulation game will make its long-awaited jump to the Switch 2 in January with a free update. Nintendo is also set to debut two highly-anticipated first-party games in the opening months of the year, launching. Mario kills tennis fever and in February Pokemon Pokopia in March. Several big-name ports will also arrive on the Switch 2, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake 22 January and Yakuza Kiwami 3 On February 12, among others. Nintendo and Switch 2 fans should have plenty to be excited about as the studio rings in the new year.
